Brookline is known as one of the best places anywhere in which to raise kids or grow up.  Our outstanding school system, diverse population, proximity to Boston, and rich array of cultural and intellectual resources make it the envy of other towns.  However, unlike most neighboring communities, Brookline does not have a Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, Community Center, or any other institution dedicated to providing a safe and enriching atmosphere for local teens.

The vision and goal of the Brookline Teen Center Initiative is to create a safe and enjoyable facility where our teens can engage in constructive, educational and leisure activities.

We plan to build a facility and offer innovative programming for teenagers that will foster healthy progress in three key areas: social/emotional development, academic/enrichment programming, and physical activity/recreation. 

Please take a few moments to learn more about this project:

• Brookline Teen Center Initiative – Statistics & Survey Results
• Brookline Teen Center – Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
• “A Teen Center Plan Grows Up”: Boston Globe, August 6th, 2006
• “Teen Dream”: Brookline TAB, July 27, 2006

The Brookline Teen Center is not yet a 501c3 and is currently a project of the Brookline Community Foundation.  We are grateful for their organizational support.  Contributions to the Brookline Teen Center can be made c/o Brookline Community Foundation, 40 Webster Place, Brookline, MA 02445 or by making an online donation.